BATH ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
On the Hotfloor in Bath: Shape a Glass Bauble with a Master Glassblower
Work alongside a skilled glassblower at Bath Aqua Glass to gather molten glass, add colour and shape a bauble that cools overnight for next‑day collection or postage.
On the Hotfloor in Bath: Shape a Glass Bauble with a Master Glassblower.
Step into the bright, furnace-lit studio and learn the fundamentals of glassblowing as you gather molten glass, apply colour and shape a personal bauble under the guidance of an experienced glassblower. The session is hands-on and focused — you’ll finish with a glass loop and leave your piece to cool slowly in an annealing kiln overnight before collection or delivery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on glassblowing on the hotfloor
Stand close to the furnace, gather molten glass on a pipe, select colour and use specialist tools to shape a bauble alongside a working glassblower — a concentrated, tactile craft experience.
Annealing and next-day collection
Finished baubles are placed in an annealing kiln to cool slowly overnight; pieces are available for collection from the following working day from 2pm (Sundays excluded) or can be posted for an additional charge.
Dress for heat and safety
You’ll work in front of the furnace, so wear cool cotton layers and sturdy, closed-toe footwear; three-quarter trousers are acceptable but shorts above the knee aren’t permitted, and long hair must be tied back.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
The pace is deliberate and intimate: after a short briefing you step onto the hotfloor with the glassblower, gather a blob of molten glass from the furnace, add colour and shape it with specialist tools before finishing with a hanging loop. Your bauble is then placed into the annealing kiln to cool slowly overnight, turning a brief, intense workshop into a tangible keepsake you collect or have posted the next day.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions are brief and focused — plan about 15 minutes of hands-on time per bauble; finished pieces require overnight annealing and are released for collection the next working day from 2pm (Sundays excluded).
Wear cool cotton layers and sturdy, closed-toe footwear (no open toes or flip-flops). Three-quarter trousers are acceptable; shorts above the knee are not permitted. Tie back long hair.
The meeting location is Ashley Wood Farm, Bathford. If you require an invoice contact the operator directly before booking, as third-party bookings may prevent invoice issuance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does making a bauble take?
Hands-on time is approximately 15 minutes per bauble.
What is the minimum age to participate?
This experience is for people ages 16 and above; all minors must be accompanied by an adult.
When can I collect my finished bauble?
Completed baubles cool overnight and can be collected from the following working day from 2pm onwards (Sundays excluded); alternatively the studio can post your piece for an additional postage charge.
What should I wear?
Wear cool cotton clothing and layers; sturdy, closed-toe footwear is essential (no open toes or flip-flops). Three-quarter length trousers are acceptable but shorts above the knee are not permitted. Long hair must be tied back.
Can I get an invoice for my booking?
If you require an invoice, contact the operator directly before placing your booking; if you book via a third-party platform before speaking to them, they may be unable to issue an invoice.